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Property Report

1727 N 42ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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This property at 1727 N 42ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104 has no open violations, 7 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$415,800
Year Built1915
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerZeng Wen B
NeighborhoodEast Parkside

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1727 N 42nd St is a 1915-built multi family in the East Parkside section of 19104, last assessed at $415,800. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 7 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2021. All 8 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Zeng Wen B, an individual with a portfolio of 2 Philadelphia properties. Even small portfolios reveal patterns when violations, permits, and transfers are aggregated across the owner's other holdings.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1717 N 42nd St2023Apartments > 4 Units$610,000B
1715 N 42nd St2023Apartments > 4 Units$610,000B
1729 N 42nd St1915Multi Family$405,900C
1718 N 42nd St1915Multi Family$381,000B
1723 N 42nd St1915Multi Family$317,800A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-11-16License expired
  2. 2026-04-01License issued
  3. 2025-07-31Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Exterior
  4. 2024-05-02Complaint closed
  5. 2024-01-16Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Interior
  6. 2023-05-22Inspection
  7. 2023-05-22Complaint closed
  8. 2023-05-18Violation resolved — PM15-304.18.2
  9. 2023-05-18Violation resolved — PM15-603.1
  10. 2023-05-18Violation resolved — F-907.8.5

Owner portfolio

Zeng Wen B is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19104
$197,950median value
10.0%with open violations
11,812properties tracked

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